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Compare train, bus, and flight for Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 191 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 191, while a train costs an average of zł 330.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 330 Average price | zł 191 Average price Cheapest | zł 154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is zł 126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average zł 313.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Tickets start at around zł 313 compared to roughly zł 154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 158. The journey takes 3h 24m versus 3h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 306 Lincoln Service7:24 PM3h19Springfield Station, Springfield, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILzł 1331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 306 Lincoln Service7:24 PM3h19Springfield Station, Springfield, IL10:43 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILzł 1331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA43302:59 PM1h22Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport4:21 PMO'Hare International Airportzł 1,6111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner4:46 PM3h14Springfield Station, Springfield, IL8:00 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILzł 1861One-way0 transfers
- 22 Texas Eagle10:03 AM3h46Springfield Station, Springfield, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILzł 3271One-way0 transfers
- 422 Texas Eagle10:03 AM3h46Springfield Station, Springfield, IL1:49 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, ILzł 3271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:25 PM4h10Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL8:35 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Stationzł 2031One-way0 transfers
- AA38456:00 AM1h23Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport7:23 AMO'Hare International Airportzł 1,6111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL:
A bus is zł 140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Springfield, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average zł 330.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Springfield, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Springfield Station, Springfield, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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